What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Emergency Services- Lander position at SageWest Health Care – Lander?
Description
At SageWest, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of SageWest – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.
Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols to the patients admitted to the Emergency Department and throughout the facility as necessary
Assesses, plans, and evaluates patient care needs
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs
Carries out physician orders and clarifies, educates, and instructs patients and families of the orders as needed
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
Assesses and coordinates patients' discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
Maintains skills and knowledge of various medical devices including, but not limited to, cardiac monitors, vital signs machines, defibrillators, IV pumps, rapid infusers, Bair Huggers, and patient gurneys
Qualifications
Required Licenses
Must have current and valid Wyoming RN License or equivalent compact
Required Skills
Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association
ACLS and PALS current or within 90 days of hire or transfer, or approved extension of an additional 90 days from the department director and CNO.
NRP current or within 1 year of initial hire or transfer
ENCP or TNCC completion within 1 year of initial hire or transfer
Handle with Care training within first 30 days of employment
Work Experience
2 years of Emergency Room experience preferred
